The Dodge Hellcats’ date with loss of life has been set, the Polestar 5 was teased, and we drove the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis advised Motor Authority the Dodge Hellcats as we all know them at this time will solely exist by the top of 2023. Then, the supercharged muscle vehicles can be historical past as a brand new period of electrification takes over at Dodge, one thing that may see an electrical muscle automobile arrive in 2024. Earlier than the electrical automobile arrives a plug-in hybrid is ready to launch in 2022 that can be a “new, new automobile,” in line with the chief.
The Audi E-Tron is ready to bear a gentle refresh. The 2023 E-Tron was noticed testing on public roads with minimal camouflage protecting its entrance and rear bumpers and elements of the electrical crossover’s lighting components. Anticipate a streamlined look on the outside whereas the inside will function an up to date infotainment system.
The Polestar Principle idea is headed to manufacturing because the Polestar 5. A teaser picture of the upcoming electrical automobile launched this week confirmed the 5 will intently resemble the Principle idea proven in 2020. Set to reach in 2024, the 5 can be a mid-size electrical hatch aimed on the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Mannequin S.
Hennessey delivered the primary Venom F5. The gold hypercar is the second Venom F5 produced, and one in every of simply 24 models set for manufacturing. Every is priced from $2.1 million. All construct slots have been spoken for and every requires a Present and Show title resulting from a scarcity of airbags.
We had our first stint behind the wheel of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. Whereas it lacks gaudy horsepower numbers and eye-popping 0-60 mph instances, we discovered the turbo-4 powertrain to assault the observe with vigor. Aimed on the Honda Civic Kind R, Subaru WRX, and Volkswagen GTI, the Elantra N would possibly have to intention increased because it’s that good.